Harrison County, Missouri
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 8,850 people, 3,658 households, and 2,487 families residing in the county. The population density
was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 4,316 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.31% White
, 0.14% Black
or African American
, 0.25% Native American
, 0.15% Asian
, 0.06% Pacific Islander
, 0.09% from other races
, and 1.02% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 3,658 households out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples
living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 28.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 22.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,707, and the median income for a family was $34,298. Males had a median income of $23,933 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,192. About 9.90% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.80% of those under age 18 and 15.80% of those age 65 or over.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 8,850 people, 3,658 households, and 2,487 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 4,316 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.31% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.14% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.25% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.15% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.06% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.02% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 3,658 households out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 28.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 22.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,707, and the median income for a family was $34,298. Males had a median income of $23,933 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $14,192. About 9.90% of families and 13.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.80% of those under age 18 and 15.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
|
Cainsville, Missouri Cainsville is a city in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 370 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cainsville is located at .... Eagleville, Missouri Eagleville is a village in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 321 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:Eagleville is located at .... |
Gilman City, Missouri Gilman City is a city in Daviess and Harrison Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 380 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gilman City is located at .... Hatfield, Missouri Hatfield is an unincorporated community in northwestern Harrison County, Missouri, United States. It is located about twelve miles east of Grant City on Route 46. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from Grant City.... |
Martinsville, Missouri Martinsville is an unincorporated community in western Harrison County, Missouri, United States. It is located Lat: 40.33861 Lon: -94.16139.... Mount Moriah, Missouri Mount Moriah is a village in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 143 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:Mount Moriah is located at .... |
New Hampton, Missouri New Hampton is a city in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 349 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Hampton is located at .... Ridgeway, Missouri Ridgeway is a city in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 530 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ridgeway is located at .... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison County, Missouri
External links
- Information about Harrison County, Missouri
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Harrison County from University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books